Comparison

Network Analyzer vs StarTech.com Wall Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Network Analyzer

Diagnose Wi-Fi and internet connectivity issues with a suite of network analysis tools. Discover devices on your LAN, test connectivity with ping and traceroute, and scan for open ports.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi LAN scanner
  • Device discovery
  • Ping and traceroute
  • Port scanner
  • DNS lookup
  • Network information display
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Network Analyzer is a free, easy-to-use network toolkit that turns your iPhone or iPad into a handy diagnostic instrument. Scan your network, discover every device connected to it, and troubleshoot connection problems in seconds - no technical background or extra hardware required. Built for curious home users and IT professionals alike, it packs a LAN device scanner, ping, traceroute, port scanner, DNS lookup, and whois into one clean, fast app. Try it for free, and upgrade to Network Analyzer Pro whenever you want advanced tools like traceroute visualization on the map, internet speed test, Wake on LAN, IP calculator, MAC address browser, and more. LAN scanner: - Fast and reliable detection of all network devices - IP addresses of all discovered devices - MAC addresses and vendor names of discovered devices - NetBIOS, mDNS (Bonjour), LLMNR, DNS, SNMP, and WS-Discovery name where available - Reachability (ping) test of discovered devices - IPv6 availability and discovered IPv6 addresses Ping & traceroute: - Round-trip delay including IP address and hostname for every network node - Country detection of the analyzed server - Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 Port scanner: - Scan common ports, custom port ranges, or the complete port range - Detection of closed, firewalled, and open ports - Description of the known open port services Whois: - Look up domains, IP addresses, and AS numbers - Support for both classic whois and the modern RDAP protocol DNS lookup: - Functionality similar to nslookup or dig - Query all record types at once or one specific type - Support for A, AAAA, CAA, CNAME, HINFO, LOC, MX, NAPTR, NS, PTR, SOA, SPF, SRV, SSHFP, TXT records Network information: - Default gateway, external IP (v4 and v6), DNS server, HTTP proxy - Wi-Fi network information such as SSID, BSSID, router vendor, security type, IP address (v4 and v6), and subnet mask - VPN, USB Ethernet, and personal hotspot connection details - Cell network information such as IP address and network type, with dual SIM support More: - Light and dark theme - Full IPv6 support everywhere - Detailed help - Regular updates

About

StarTech.com Wall Control

Control HDMI over IP extenders remotely from your iPad or iPhone. Switch video sources or set up and manage video walls with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote HDMI over IP control
  • Switch video sources
  • Create video walls
  • Control video walls
  • iPad/iPhone compatibility
Features
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Remotely control the StarTech.com ST12MHDLAN HDMI® Over IP Extenders using an iPad or iPhone. The main functionality is to switch video sources or create and control a video wall.

Screenshots

Network Analyzer4 screens
StarTech.com Wall Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarTech.com Wall Control at none against Network Analyzer's shown. StarTech.com Wall Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Network Analyzer's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarTech.com Wall Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Network Analyzer has 6.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, StarTech.com Wall Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Analyzer versus StarTech.com Wall Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork AnalyzerStarTech.com Wall Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.8K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechetStarTech.com

Customer experience

Network Analyzer

All ratings6,792 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1,665 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%

StarTech.com Wall Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Network Analyzer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Inaccurate speed test results
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More advanced network analysis tools
  • Ability to block unauthorized devices
  • Real-time network monitoring and alerts
  • Improved dark mode compatibility

StarTech.com Wall Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Network Analyzer

No in-app purchases

None

StarTech.com Wall Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Analyzer free?
Network Analyzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarTech.com Wall Control free?
StarTech.com Wall Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Network Analyzer or StarTech.com Wall Control?
StarTech.com Wall Control is rated higher. Network Analyzer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while StarTech.com Wall Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Network Analyzer or StarTech.com Wall Control have ads?
Network Analyzer shows ads; StarTech.com Wall Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Analyzer or StarTech.com Wall Control?
Network Analyzer ships an update monthly, and StarTech.com Wall Control every 3 months. Most recently, Network Analyzer was updated on October 15, 2026 and StarTech.com Wall Control on September 17, 2026.

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